How to Read the Dragon Ball Manga?

The Ultimate Guide to Reading the Canon Manga Content of Dragon Ball 2025 - 03 - 14

We will show you the most accurate way to read the entire Dragon Ball manga in order, including all the canon content.

In this article, we want to present the ultimate guide to reading the Dragon Ball manga in the correct order while following the canon established by Toriyama, from the beginning of Goku's story to its conclusion. Not all of Dragon Ball's canonical story is found in the original work and its continuation, Super. Some parts must be read in Anime Comics and certain spin-offs.

If we asked you, "How and which Dragon Ball manga collections should you read to understand everything?", most would answer: the original manga by Toriyama and the Super manga by Toyotaro. But... that wouldn't be entirely correct.

That's why we've created this article—to serve as your guide, helping you discover where to find, what to read, and in what order to experience everything canonical related to the story of Goku and his friends.

To follow the story in chronological order, adhere to this sequence:

  • Dragon Ball Minus: A special included in the Jaco volume, recounting how Bardock sent Goku to Earth.
  • Jaco, the Galactic Patrolman: Chronicles Jaco’s adventures with Bulma’s sister. He is sent to Earth to prevent a newly dispatched Saiyan baby from arriving (spoiler: he does, and it’s Kakarot).
  • Dragon Ball (Original), Chapters 1 to 350: From Goku and Bulma’s first meeting to the arrival of Androids 16, 17, and 18.
  • Trunks: The Story: A special included in volume 33 of the Japanese edition, detailing Trunks' alternate future up to that point.
  • Dragon Ball (Original), Chapters 351 to 517 (Page 10): Concludes the Majin Buu saga, just before the 10-year time skip in the manga.
  • DB: Goku and His Friends Return: A manga drawn by Ooishi Naho (Dragon Ball SD author), narrating an adventure shortly after the Majin Buu battle, introducing Vegeta’s brother. (Not published in Spain).
  • Dragon Ball Super, Chapters 1 to 4: Covers events up until Sorbet begins searching for the Dragon Balls to revive Frieza.
  • Anime Comic DBZ: Resurrection ‘F’: This canonical story is not included in the Super manga.
  • Dragon Ball Super, Chapters 5 to 42 (Page 34): Ends with the Tournament of Power, leading into the events of the Broly movie.
  • Anime Comic DB Super: Broly: This story is not fully depicted in the manga, requiring reference to this anime comic.
  • Dragon Ball Super, Chapters 42 (Page 35) to the end: Continues from the events of Broly through to the manga’s conclusion.
  • Dragon Ball (Original), Chapters 517 (Page 11) to 519: Marks the end of the original manga, where Goku departs with Uub.
How to Read the Canon Dragon Ball Manga
How to Read the Canon Dragon Ball Manga

Some Figures, Games, or Manga We Have Cataloged

Here is a sample of everything you can find on the portal, from Dragon Stars or SH Figuarts figures, Dragon Ball Super, Heroes manga, or the Compendiums, to Sparking Zero and the very first game released on the Game Boy Color.

Funko Pop! Animation 265 - DBZ - Shenron Jade - Super Size - Exclusive

Shenron

Year:
2019
Run:
Exclusive
Line:
Chrome
Gold
Super Sized
6"
Saga:
Dragon Ball Z
Number:
0265
Buy:
Funko Pop! Animation 515 - DB Super -  SSGSS Vegito - Exclusive

SSGSS Vegito

Year:
2018
Run:
Exclusive
Line:
Metallic
Saga:
Dragon Ball Super
Number:
0515
Buy:
Dragon Ball

Dragon Ball

Colecction:
Serie Blanca
Number:
23
Year:
1997
Type:
Manga
Format:
Tankobon
Binding:
Softcover
Cover:
Paperback
Buy:
Funko Pop! Animation 815 - DB Super - Super Saiyan Kale Glow in the Dark - Exclusive

Super Saiyan Kale

Year:
2020
Run:
Exclusive
Line:
GITD
Saga:
Dragon Ball Super
Number:
0815
Buy:
Dragon Ball Super

Dragon Ball Super

Colecction:
Serie Super
Number:
317 / 106
Year:
2025
Type:
Manga
Format:
Magazine
Binding:
Softcover
Cover:
Paperback
Buy:
Funko Pop! Animation 642 - DBZ - Goku (Kamehameha) - T-shirt Bundle - Exclusive

Goku (Kamehameha) 'Special BOX'

Year:
2019
Run:
Exclusive
Saga:
Dragon Ball Z
Number:
0642
Buy:
Dragon Ball Super

Dragon Ball Super

Colecction:
Serie Super
Number:
231/ 020
Year:
2019
Type:
Manga
Format:
Magazine
Binding:
Softcover
Cover:
Paperback
Buy:
Un nuevo universo

Un nuevo universo

Colecction:
Super Dragon Ball Heroes
Number:
02 - ¡¡¡Misión Big Bang!!!
Year:
2023
Type:
Manga
Format:
Tankobon
Binding:
Softcover
Cover:
Paperback
Buy:
SHF - DB - Krillin - 2018

Klilyn

Year:
2018
Run:
Standard line
Body:
Kid 1.0
Saga:
Dragon Ball Classic
Number:
061
Buy:
Dragon Ball

Dragon Ball

Colecction:
Serie Blanca
Number:
012
Year:
1992
Type:
Manga
Format:
Magazine
Binding:
Saddle stitch
Cover:
Paperback
Buy:
¡El renacimiento de la Fusión!

¡El renacimiento de la Fusión!

Colecction:
Anime Cómics
Year:
2018
Type:
Manga
Format:
Tankobon
Binding:
Softcover
Cover:
Paperback
Buy:
Dragon Ball Super

Dragon Ball Super

Colecction:
Serie Super
Number:
233/ 022
Year:
2019
Type:
Manga
Format:
Magazine
Binding:
Softcover
Cover:
Paperback
Buy:
Dragon Ball Super

Dragon Ball Super

Colecction:
Serie Super
Number:
313 / 102
Year:
2024
Type:
Manga
Format:
Magazine
Binding:
Softcover
Cover:
Paperback
Buy:
Dragon Ball

Dragon Ball

Colecction:
Serie Blanca
Number:
27
Year:
1997
Type:
Manga
Format:
Tankobon
Binding:
Softcover
Cover:
Paperback
Buy:
Funko Pop! Animation 1516 - Exclusive - DB Super - Super Saiyan Rosé Goku Black

Super Saiyan Rosé Goku Black

Year:
2023
Run:
Exclusive
Saga:
Dragon Ball Super
Number:
1516
Buy:
Dragon Ball

Dragon Ball

Colecction:
Serie Amarilla
Number:
067
Year:
1998
Type:
Manga
Format:
Magazine
Binding:
Saddle stitch
Cover:
Paperback
Buy:

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